Liverpool Transfer: Liverpool’s plans for the summer transfer window are set but they have to figure out their budget plans considering the pursuit of Jude Bellingham. It means they could miss out on signing Josko Gvardiol. Jurgen Klopp’s main priority is boosting the midfield and they can fix out the defense with some other options. Gvardiol is a fine defender who plays as a center-back for RB Leipzig. The Croatia international showed some impactful performances in Bundesliga and he has been the primary target for the Reds. Follow Premier League LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
Liverpool Transfer: Jurgen Klopp EAGER to rebuild Liverpool, Jude Bellingham & Josko Gvardiol KEY Targets for Reds – Check Out
The centre-back is just 21 so he can be a future prospect for any big club. Considering his age, Gvardiol is asking for a huge amount in the summer. The Reds have a specific budget to spend in the summer. They require defenders too ahead of the season 2023/24.
🇭🇷 Joško Gvardiol (21) v. Gladbach:
☑️ 90 minutes
🚫 Clean sheet
⚽️ 1 goal
🔀 3/3 dribbles completed
💪 7 ball recoveries
🎯 101/107 passes completed
💥 14 passes into the final third
🦶 117 touches
🤩 3-0 winA standard performance from one of the world’s best U23 centrebacks. pic.twitter.com/VvO5m4luDV
— Football Wonderkids (@fbwonderkids) March 11, 2023
As per the fresh report of The Athletic, it’s unlikely Liverpool will sign Gvardiol. The Reds have options in this department. Virgil van Dijk is still at the core of the team and Klopp also has Ibrahima Konate. Meanwhile, Joel Matip is in the final year of his contract. Nathaniel Phillips can also move on in the summer.
Liverpool Transfer: Jurgen Klopp EAGER to rebuild Liverpool, Jude Bellingham & Josko Gvardiol KEY Targets for Reds – Check Out
Jurgen Klopp has already indicated that his main focus is midfield and the priority is Jude Bellingham. The Englishman is keen to find a home in his home country after an impressive show in Bundesliga. It’s also expected that the Dortmund star will take a huge amount in the summer move. The England international will command a fee in excess of £100million if he joins the Reds.
Josko Gvardiol remains among Man City top targets for the summer window — he’s really appreciated by Pep Guardiola and by the board too 🔵🇭🇷 #MCFC
Chelsea and Liverpool are also in the race, nothing is decided and there’s no release clause for this summer. pic.twitter.com/MDRb4LS2N5
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 14, 2023
To compensate for Gvardiol, Liverpool have picked two more options for the summer. They are eyeing an interest on Chelsea’s Mason Mount and Wolves’ Matheus Nunes. The Reds have to fight out with Man City and Chelsea for the Croatia international. Real Madrid can also move for the defender.
